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GITEX Africa 2026 Recap: Inside Marrakech's Show, and 24 Startups Worth Watching
GITEX Africa is the continent's largest technology and digital economy exhibition, organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre in partnership with Morocco's Digital Development Agency (ADD). The 2026 edition — the 4th — ran April 7–9, 2026 at Place Bab Jdid in Marrakech, bringing together startups, corporates, investors, and government delegations from across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe under one roof.
Moharik tracked the show closely from Morocco, building a live directory of exhibiting startups sourced directly from the official GITEX Africa exhibitor list. That directory — now public on our Projects page under the "GITEX Africa 2026" tab — covers 297 exhibiting companies spanning fintech, agritech, healthtech, mobility, cybersecurity, and AI.
What GITEX Africa 2026 Covered
True to its billing as Africa's flagship tech event, the Marrakech show mixed the usual pillars of a GITEX edition — AI, fintech, smart mobility, e-commerce — with sectors that matter specifically to the region: agritech and food security, climate and clean energy, and health infrastructure for underserved markets. Moroccan founders made up the largest single national contingent in Moharik's tracked directory, with the rest split between other African markets, the Gulf, and a handful of European and North American startups exhibiting to reach the continent.
The Best of GITEX Africa 2026: 24 Startups Moharik Is Featuring
Out of the 297 companies in our directory, these are the 24 startups currently pinned and featured on Moharik's Projects page. Each one below is a confirmed GITEX Africa 2026 exhibitor — click through to its official GITEX exhibitor profile to verify, or visit its own site.
Maamora (Morocco) — Morocco's first group-buying marketplace, letting shoppers unlock wholesale prices by buying together. GITEX profile
Justyol (Morocco) — Cross-border e-commerce platform bringing Turkish, Chinese, and local products to Moroccan consumers. GITEX profile
Cyber Sqool (Morocco) — Morocco's first digital-safety EdTech ecosystem, protecting kids from cyberbullying and online scams through gamified learning. GITEX profile
Ederest (Morocco) — Digital-adoption platform that trains enterprise staff on SAP, Odoo, and other ERPs before go-live, cutting post-launch incidents from 23% to under 2%. GITEX profile
Jobzyn (Morocco) — AI-native recruitment platform for the Middle East and Africa, automating sourcing, screening, and video interviews. GITEX profile
Vove ID (Morocco) — Unified KYC/KYB/AML compliance infrastructure helping digital businesses verify users and screen risk. GITEX profile
GEOAP (Morocco) — Earth-observation company turning satellite and radar imagery into geospatial intelligence for decision-makers. GITEX profile
Kiwi Collecte (Morocco) — Africa's first Bank Al-Maghrib-licensed crowdfunding platform, having raised over 15 million dirhams for donation and reward campaigns. GITEX profile
LegalPlus.ma (Morocco) — AI-powered platform digitizing the legal and administrative management of Moroccan companies.
Fantastic App (Morocco) — Moroccan super app combining quick commerce, on-demand services, and fintech in one platform. GITEX profile
Evollume (Morocco) — End-to-end digital trade infrastructure simplifying cross-border commerce for businesses in Africa and emerging markets.
Reborn (Morocco) — SportsTech platform using AI and athletic tracking to bring elite-level football performance analysis to clubs and academies in emerging markets. GITEX profile
Jodoor GreenTech (Morocco) — AgFinTech building climate-resilient hydroponic farms for heat- and water-stressed regions across Africa and MENA. GITEX profile
Waresouq (Morocco) — B2B marketplace connecting manufacturers, importers, and wholesalers with retailers across Morocco and Africa. GITEX profile
Juleb (Saudi Arabia) — Cloud-based ERP, POS, and compliance software for pharmacies, healthcare providers, and distributors. GITEX profile
Boowme (Morocco) — Matchmaking and relationship-coaching app helping young professionals in the Arab world build meaningful relationships. GITEX profile
Dealkhir (Morocco) — Fintech-as-a-service platform that boosts conversion and retention by embedding impact-driven rewards into existing customer journeys. GITEX profile
Atarec (Morocco) — Energy-efficiency and renewable-energy solutions provider helping clients cut their energy bills and environmental footprint. GITEX profile
Acridia (Morocco) — Smart, modular farming systems that turn desert locusts into a halal-certified, high-protein food source. GITEX profile
1Confirmed (Morocco) — WhatsApp-first customer-engagement platform that turns WhatsApp into a sales and support channel for enterprises. GITEX profile
NFC Maroc (Morocco) — Morocco's leading NFC-based MarTech platform for professional digital identity, trusted by over 1,000 organizations. GITEX profile
xPage (Morocco) — AI-native SaaS that lets e-commerce brands generate high-converting landing pages and online stores in seconds. GITEX profile
CorpoSup (Morocco) — B2B platform connecting companies with industrial suppliers to generate real, quote-backed business opportunities. GITEX profile
Agenz (Morocco) — Data-driven PropTech platform bringing AI valuation and market insight to Morocco's real estate sector. GITEX profile
Why This List Matters
Attendance at a show like GITEX Africa is a real, checkable fact — each startup above has a public exhibitor profile on the official GITEX Africa site, linked next to its entry. We keep this list current on our Projects page, where it sits alongside the full 297-company GITEX Africa 2026 directory and Moharik's broader community of Moroccan startups.
If you exhibited at GITEX Africa 2026 and don't see your company listed, or want your profile corrected, reach out through Moharik's Projects page and we'll get it added.
